expiredtunabreath posted Feb 20, 2025 10:01 AM
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expiredtunabreath posted Feb 20, 2025 10:01 AM
Rheem ProTerra 50 Gal. Hybrid Heat Pump Smart Electric Water Heater
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Side note, I have the 50 gallon one that I self installed almost a year ago and it's been great. My only suggestion is to upsize it from what you would normally have, i.e. if you currently have a 50 gallon, opt for the 65 gallon or 80 gallon to maximize your power savings as the recovery using the heat pump is much slower (especially in the winter here in the PNW due to cold water temp) than resistive heating. After 3 showers back to back expect a recovery time of 4-6 hours using just the HP.
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However, my gas water heater runs only on gas. If you are wanting to replace it you will need to run 10/2 wiring to the spot and connect it to a 240v two-pole breaker. So while it CAN replace it, if you don't have the electric required it will take some know-how.
It works, but I have a replacement controller on the way because it throws a common error. Also, it doesn't take much water left over from the install to make it think there's a leak. Holding the alarm button down for 8 seconds or so then releasing will override the turning off.
Does anyone know if they go bad sitting in their box?
South FL.
But, I recommend these strongly in FL, they save me $20/month on my electric (AC) bill.
I did a self install, not easy but I wanted it done right.
I build an intake vent from one room, then venting out in the living room. A lot of work.
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I live in a generally warm location with the heat pump heater located in a garage. With my household (5 people), we use 110 kWh per month. I don't have the exact data from my old heater, but it was likely around 500 kWh per month, which means we're saving about $50 - $70 per month in electricity costs. Even if I assume the old heater was using 400 kWh and electricity is a little cheaper than it currently is, the heat pump heater is saving at least $35 per month.
I put the heater in about 3 years ago (self installed, never having done one before), which means it paid for itself (factoring in the federal tax rebate) in no more than 2 years.
Side note, I have the 50 gallon one that I self installed almost a year ago and it's been great. My only suggestion is to upsize it from what you would normally have, i.e. if you currently have a 50 gallon, opt for the 65 gallon or 80 gallon to maximize your power savings as the recovery using the heat pump is much slower (especially in the winter here in the PNW due to cold water temp) than resistive heating. After 3 showers back to back expect a recovery time of 4-6 hours using just the HP.
In the last a few months, it started leaking badly only after 3 years. So Rheem told me to use the electric mode only. Now it is consuming 350 KWh per month. $150 / month only for the water heater.
This is not just extremely loud, but also vibrating a lot. Once it starts running, you can hear and feel it. Never get used to even after 3 years.
1. Consumes a lot more energy than my previous 20 years old gas heater. My gas bill was $15 and now I have to pay $150 for electricity
2. Taking forever to heat up. Only one person can take a shower and for the next 3 hours nobody can
3. By the definition of heat pump, it is exposed to the outside world. It keeps losing the heat all the time. It has to continue running in the middle of night to maintain the temperature
4. The phone app is horrible. Doesn't work most of the time
Don't even think about buying this unless you are living in a state where the electricity is virtually free
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Side note, I have the 50 gallon one that I self installed almost a year ago and it's been great. My only suggestion is to upsize it from what you would normally have, i.e. if you currently have a 50 gallon, opt for the 65 gallon or 80 gallon to maximize your power savings as the recovery using the heat pump is much slower (especially in the winter here in the PNW due to cold water temp) than resistive heating. After 3 showers back to back expect a recovery time of 4-6 hours using just the HP.
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